Alumni – Page 2

May 15, 2020 Megan Palmer

WRD Alumni Share their Work as Relativity Technical Writers

We recently spoke to Hannah and Deanna to learn more about their work at Relativity and their time in the WRD program.

April 14, 2020 Megan Palmer

Here We Do: Why MA Alumni Return to DePaul

Many MA in WRD alumni return to DePaul University to continue their work or academic studies? We spoke with some of these alumni to find out just what it is that makes the DePaul community so special

February 27, 2020 Alex Treat

Allie Gourley & Alex Nunes on Teaching in China

As part of the Teaching in China program, WRD has been sending TESOL graduates to teach classes at Huaqiao University since 2014. Alumni Allie Gourley & Alex Nunes talk about their experience with the opportunity and what it meant to them.

Riley poses from chest up, wearing a black shirt. They have bright orange hair.

January 23, 2020 Megan Palmer

MAWRD Alumni Spotlight: Riley Yaxley

MA in WRD alumnus Riley Yaxley graduated this last quarter (AQ19) and has been making a name for themselves in the Chicago art scene. We recently spoke to Riley to learn more about their work in art communications.

November 5, 2019 Megan Palmer

MAWRD Alumni Spotlight: Natalie Schawel

WRD alumna Natalie Schawel graduated in June 2018 with an MA in WRD with a concentration in teaching and a certification in TESOL. We recently spoke to Natalie to learn more about her transition from teaching high school English to her current position as a Web Content Specialist for Care Content, and how her experiences in the WRD program helped to guide her career path.

October 17, 2019 Maddy Crozier

MAWRD Alumni Spotlight: Alex Gonzalez

After graduating from the MA in WRD in June 2019, Alex Gonzalez went on to pursue a Ph.D. in Communication Studies with a Concentration in Rhetoric and Public Culture at Northwestern University. Read more about Alex’s journey through the WRD Program and beyond!

June 4, 2019 Alex Gonzalez

MAWRD Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Kevin Smith

We recently spoke with Dr. Kevin Smith, an alum of the MA in WRD program who works as an Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia. Dr. Smith graduated in 2012 with an MA in New Media Studies.

May 2, 2019 Alex Gonzalez

MAWRD Alumni Spotlight: Eric Iberri

We recently spoke with Eric Iberri, an alum of the MA in WRD program who currently works at Amazon as a Technical Writer. Eric graduated in 2010 with a Concentration in Teaching Language & Writing.

May 31, 2018 depaulwrd

WRD Alumni Spotlight: Alex Gabriel

Alex Gabriel is a 2015 WRD alumnus who went on to pursue a Masters in Public Policy at the University of Maryland and worked at the Do Good Institute and Aspen Institute. He is currently a Research Analyst at American University. His forthcoming article, “Politics of School Choice: a case study of Maryland’s BOOST program,” will be released through the Equity Project in 2018.

February 12, 2018 depaulwrd

Alumni Spotlight: Kyla Patterson, WRD ‘17 Graduate and Fulbright Scholar Recipient

Kyla Patterson is a DePaul ‘17 alumna who graduated with dual majors in Public Relations and Advertising and Writing, Rhetoric & Discourse. Last year Patterson became a Fulbright Scholarship recipient and began teaching English to students in the Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, in September 2017. WRD caught up with Kyla in the new year to see how her experience as a full-time teacher abroad has been so far.